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Tidal speakers... particulary Tidal Sunray

Hello all,

I've been reading about Tidal speakers and was curious if anyone ever heard the Tidal Sunray or perhaps any other of their speakers.

The Sunray has 2x7" ceramic mid ranges, a 1.2" diamond tweeter and 4x9" woofers per speaker.

Based on the reading/research I've done it appears that Tidal manages to use the advantages of ceramic/diamond drivers, being detailed, transparent and fast, but managed to control their drawbacks namely potentially dry, clinical and thin sounding.

I currently use the Marten Coltrane but the Tidal appears very interesting as upgrade.

Appeciate if anyone is able to give their views on this speaker based on a listening session and if you agree with the above sound.

Also your view of this speaker in comparison with eg. the Avalon Isis, Rockport Altair, Peak Consult Dragon and Magico M5 is appreciated.

Many many thanks
maxx1973
kyyuan
28 posts
 
Maxx1973...read the forum at the below website. There are lots of Tidal owners/fans. Enjoy.

http://www.audioexotics.hk/
argyro
438 posts
 
I have heard the new Contriva with the ceramic drivers in several occasions and setups, quite easily one of the best sounds I have ever heard. Very neutral but quite musical as well!

Hope this helps,

Mike
geopolitis
138 posts
 
I have listened both the Contriva and the Sunray quite a few times since I am a future buyer of the new Tidal Piano Cera (not officially released yet). These speakers are the end of the road in my opinion and especially Sunray is unlikely to face any serious competition by any other speaker in the world. I believe Contriva would probably beat any other speaker (at any price) but Sunray is not a speaker it is live music (especially when combined with the Argento Flow cables)
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rx8man
1,484 posts
 
Good post Maxx !

Their electronics are also end-of-the-road too (Tidal Preos, Impact Monoblocs) very serious gear from this German company with little, or no competition.

I'd take an entire Tidal system and call it a life.

I would also like to hear a shoot-out (nearly impossible of course) between top Avalons, Magicos and Rockports.

One problem, I needs more $$$$ !!
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ozy
128 posts
 
having lived with my new TIDAL SUNRAY speakers for few days now, all i can say is that they are absolutely stunnig to listen to and look at. the realsim and sheer music that they convey is simply beautifull, and must be heard.
rumor has it that a pair of sunrays will be displayed at the next ces....anyone who is looking for a final stop on the speaker-hampster- wheel- train should stop by the tidal room and have a listen. btw, i'm off that train.....
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